Arsenal took the lead in their Champions League clash with an own goal. (Images from Amazon Prime)
Arsenal got ahead of theirs Champions League match with Shakhtar Donetsk in fortunate circumstances as Gabriel Martinelli’s shot went off the back of the post and went in past Ukrainian goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk.
Shakhtar frustrated the Premier League side to a point during the first half, but the Gunners still created chances against their opposition, while the home fans were too. with a good moment of skill from Leandro Trossard.
Mikel Arteta’s men continued to start and finally found a breakthrough with 29 minutes on the clock. It came in unfortunate circumstances for goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk, as Martinelli’s shot bounced off the back of the post and went in through the Shakhtar keeper.
The Brazilian talent didn’t care how he got into the back of the net as the Premier League side look to make it back-to-back Champions League wins.
Arsenal will be hoping to kick on in the second half as a positive result will put to bed their poor performance against Bournemouth at the weekend. The north London outfit lost 2-0 to the Cherries and the result left Arteta’s side four points behind league leaders Liverpool.
The next few weeks will be crucial to Arsenal’s hopes for the 2024/25 campaign and a good result against Shakhtar Donetsk will help kick-start them.
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Too bad for Dmytro Riznyk as Gabriel Martinelli’s shot bounces off the post and through the Shakhtar keeper.#UCLonPrime pic.twitter.com/mWezszZjgf
— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) October 22, 2024
Gabriel Martinelli’s shot deflects off the back of the Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper to give Arsenal the lead. pic.twitter.com/ePK4ERK8kj
— CBS Sports Golazo ?? (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 22, 2024
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